The 'Precious Metals Mining in Kazakhstan to 2020' report
comprehensively covers the country's historical and forecast data on
gold and silver mine production to 2020 and reserves (also by region).
The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry,
profiles of major precious metals mining companies, information on the
major active, development and exploration projects and regulations
governing the industry.

Kazakhstan's gold production was estimated at 1.6 million ounces (Moz)
in 2013, up by around 15% relative to 2012. This is due to the ramp up
of Kazzinc Ltd's Vasilkovskoje mine - a satellite of the Altyntau
Kokshetau mine - which produces the bulk of the country's gold.

The report contains an overview of the Kazakh precious metals (gold,
silver) mining industry together with the key growth factors and
restraints affecting the industry. Further, it provides information
about reserves, production, prices, competitive landscape, major active,
exploration and development projects and the mining fiscal regime of the
country.

Key Highlights

Kazakhstan's mining and metal industry plays a vital role in the
country's economy, contributing around 19% towards the country's GDP
in 2012, as well as 16% to its total exports.

In 2012, Kazakhstan was the 12th largest global producer of silver and
the second largest in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
after Russia, contributing 19.2Moz.

The country currently has 61 mining and smelting projects, with a
total investment of KZT1.5 trillion (US$10 billion).

In 2011, 11 projects resulted in investments worth KZT52.7 billion
(US$351.9 million), as well as 2,700 new jobs.